What are the key beliefs of Modern Free-Masonry?
• That all human beings are endowed with certain inalienable rights • That peace and harmony among human beings is only possible where there exists a separation between church and state • That freedom of conscience is an essential element in the pursuit of happiness among all peoples • That all human beings are created equal and that equality is fundamental to democracy and freedom Back to Top What is the difference between mainstream or “Antient” Free-Masonry and Modern Free-Masonry? Many Antient Anglo-American Masons view Freemasonry as a religiously oriented fraternity dedicated to brotherly love, relief and truth. The Modern or Traditional Cosmopolitan Masons perceive Freemasonry as a secular but spiritual fraternity dedicated to the Enlightenment principles of human liberty and equality resulting in the universal brotherhood of all humankind. This is expressed in their motto: “Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. Anglo-American lodges require belief in God or the Grand Architect of
• That all human beings are endowed with certain inalienable rights • That peace and harmony among human beings is only possible where there exists a separation between church and state • That freedom of conscience is an essential element in the pursuit of happiness among all peoples • That all human beings are created equal and that equality is fundamental to democracy and freedom Back to Top What is the difference between mainstream or “Antient” Free-Masonry and Modern Free-Masonry? Many Antient Anglo-American Masons view Freemasonry as a religiously oriented fraternity dedicated to brotherly love, relief and truth. The Modern or Traditional Cosmopolitan Masons perceive Freemasonry as a secular but spiritual fraternity dedicated to the Enlightenment principles of human liberty and equality resulting in the universal brotherhood of all humankind. This is expressed in their motto: “Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. Anglo-American lodges require belief in God or the Grand Architect of
